UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United ...

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

The Myanmar Operations Centre (MMOC) under the UNOPS Asia, Europe and
the Middle...

The Myanmar Operations Centre (MMOC) under the UNOPS Asia, Europe and
the Middle East Regional Office (AEMO) has been established to develop, support and
oversee UNOPS’ portfolio of projects in Myanmar and to ensure that synergies
between projects are effectively developed. The MMOC plays a critical role in
ensuring quality services to UNOPS partners that meet stringent requirements of
speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

In February 2009, MMOC was selected by the Myanmar Country Coordination
Mechanism for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as one of
two Principal Recipients (PR) of GFATM grants for Myanmar. The implementation
of the grants commenced in January 2011.

To strengthen Financial Management of the GFATM grants, UNOPS is
seeking qualified candidates to the position of Roving Field Finance Assistant
(FFA).

Roving FFA may or may not be located in a specific location, but he/
she will replace FFAs who are an annual leave and where there is a vacant FFA
positions in the State/Region. He/ she
will also provide additional assistance to State/Region FFAs in periods of peak
activity and will provide an additional control check on the work of the FFAs.

In order to ensure mobility of the Roving FFA, the Roving FFA will be
provided a laptop computer, external disk and other minimum requirements.

UNOPS Myanmar develops, supports and oversees a portfolio of programmes and projects in Myanmar which focus on health programmes and livelihoods and rural development. UNOPS Myanmar ensures that synergies between programmes and projects are effectively developed. UNOPS is also expanding its infrastructure and procurement services in Myanmar, including advisory services in these areas. UNOPS is also expanding its infrastructure and procurement services in Myanmar.

The UNOPS Myanmar portfolio currently includes fund management of the multi-donor Three Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG) and the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT). In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grants to Myanmar (PR-GFATM), as well as the Regional Artemisinin Resistance Containment Initiative (RAI).

UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring quality services to UNOPS’ partners that meet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is also responsible for liaison with Government counterparts, Donors, NGOs and UN Agencies.

Under the direct supervision
of the Finance Officer, Managed Cash Flow and the o...

Under the direct supervision
of the Finance Officer, Managed Cash Flow and the overall direction of the Financial
Management Officer, the Roving Field Finance Assistant shall be responsible for
performing the following duties:

Open joint bank account with existing FFAs for operation of the Global Fund grant;

Receive Operational Advance from PR in that account to be used for the intended purpose only;

Liaise with programme officers of the SR and conduct as many visits as required to enable fund reimbursement;

Visit the Township Medical Officer’s (TMO) office and disburse seed funds after obtaining all certified documents evidencing the completion of an activity, incurring of expenditure and identity of the party/vendor;

Coordinate with TMOs for enabling disbursement/ reimbursement of the expenditure;

Verify and monitor the accuracy of the statements and provide replenishment of seed fund to the TMO;

Collect all certified supporting documents, signatures, names and other particulars of the beneficiaries in receipt of any such claims / reimbursements;

Record all transactions on a daily basis;

Reconcile the balance funds available in hand with the balance shown in the register meant for recording Operational Advances;

Where authorized, replenish the funds to TMOs upon receipt of relevant original documents, evidences and supports and also perform a reconciliation of the figures, beneficiaries, work plan and budget;

Where authorized, take steps to reimburse expenditures incurred in line with budget and work plan after receiving sufficient supporting evidence;

Submit all the above documents to the Managed Cash Flow Officer, requesting for Replenishment of the Operational Advance;

Ensure settlement of the balance of cash in hand within 90 days from the date of its first receipt and settlement, as no Operational Advance can run for more than 90 days;

Take fresh Operational Advance after submission of the reconciliation and settlement of the previous advance;

Performs other duties as required.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Under the general guidance of the Finance Officer, Managed Cash Flow, process work and related follow-up, efficiently and timely. Use of own discretion to address unforeseen situations, seeking advice from and/or reporting directly to the Finance Officer, Managed Cash Flow.

Final Product

Responsible for managing and safeguarding cash in the field in accordance with established standard operating procedures and UNOPS financial regulations and rules.

DISCLAIMER

The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your profile. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your UNOPS Jobs profile to ensure completeness, especially the education and experience sections.

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